Before the 2016 season started the No. 15 Colorado Buffaloes (7-2, 5-1 Pac-12) were surrounded with questions. Would quarterback Sefo Liufau return to the field after breaking his Lisfranc injury? Can coach Mike MacIntyre turn the program around with a winning season or would he be let go after another disappointing season? How would CU replace the offensive production of Pac-12 all-time receptions leader Nelson Spruce? Would the reputation of Colorado football live up to the newly constructed and state-of-the-art Champions Center?
Nine games into the season and the Buffaloes critics have been silenced.